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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
December 12. 
Class 15.— Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—160. First prize, 
Mr. James Edge, Strcliey Hall, Nottingham. 158. Second prize, Mr. 
Wm. Cox, Brailsford, Derby. Highly Commended.—No. 159* Com¬ 
mended.—Nos. 164, 156, l6l. 
Class 16 .—Chicken of 1854.—177- First prize, Mr. Thomas Staley, 
Newhall, Burton-on-Trent. 173. Second prize, Mr. Wm. Cox, Brailsford, 
Derby. Highly Commended.— 169 , 1?4. (A good class.) 
Class 17-—White and Piles.—186. First prize, Mr. G. T, Eaton, 
Cavendish Bridge. 187- Second prize, Mr. George H. Chawner, Sudbury. 
Class 18.—Chicken of 1854.—1 93 . First prize, Mr. George H. Chawner, 
Sudbury. 194. Second prize, Mr. R. Choyce, Bramcote Hall, Tamworth. 
Class 19 .—Black and Brassy winged except Greys.— 197 . First prize, 
Mr. Henry Beldon, Bradford. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 20. — Chicken of 1854. — 198. First prize, Mr. Joseph Hen¬ 
derson, Alfreton. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 21.—Blues and Greys.—200. First prize, Mr. John Itodbard, 
Aldwiclr Court, Langford, Bristol. 203. Second prize, Mr. R. Choyce, 
Bramcote Hall, Tamworth. 
Class 22.—Chicken of 1854.—207. First prize, Mr. John R. Rodbard, 
' Langford, Bristol. 209 . Second prize, Mr. John Wright, Hulland Hall, 
I Ashbourn. Highly Commended.—No. 211. 
Class 23.— Hamburgh (Gold-spangled).—213. First prize, Mrs. C. 
H. Horsfall, Dutfield Bank House, Derby. 216 . Second prize, Mr. 
George Fell, Springfield, Warrington. 
Class 24.—Chicken of 1854.—223. First prize, Mrs. C. H. Horsfall, 
Duffield Bank House, Derby. 217 . Second prize, Mr. W. Cannan, 
Bradford, Yorkshire. 
Class 25.—Silver-spangled.— 226 . First prize, Mr. John Faulkner, 
Bretby. 228. Second prize, Mrs. Cooper, Cheadlc. 
Class 26.—Chicken of 1854.—234. First prize, Mr. Henry Sharp, 
Bradford. 239 . Second prize, Mr. T. C. Russell, Coalbrook Dale, Salop. 
Class 27- — Gold-pencilled. — 243. First prize, Mr. Henry Sharp, 
Bradford. 245. Second prize, Mr. Michael Smedlcy, Staplcford. 
Class 28.—Chicken of 1854.—249. First prize, Mrs. Henry Brough, 
Kirk Langley. 247 . Secund prize, Mr. Michael Smedlcy, Stapleford. 
Highly Commended.—No. 250. 
Class 29 .—Silver-pencilled.—Prizes not awarded. 
Class 30.—Chicken of 1854.—255. First prize, Mr. Alfred Smith, Nor- i 
manton, Derby. 258. Second prize, Mr. Samuel Musgrove, Kirk 
Langley. Highly Commended.—No. 259 . Commended.—Nos. 252, 254. 
Class 31.— Poland (Black, White-crested).— 264 . First prize, Mrs. 
C. H. Horsfall, Duffield Bank House, Derby. 265. Second prize, Miss 
Darwin, Breadsall Priory. 
Class 32.—Chicken of 1854.-— 269 . First prize, Mr. John Wright, 
Hulland Hall, Ashbourn. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 33.—Golden, with or without Rutfs or Beards —272. First prize, 
Mr. Henry Beldon, Bradford. 271 . Second prize, Mr. Thomas Shaw, 
Derby. 
Class 34.—Chicken of 1851.—284. First prize, Mr. John Wright, 
Hulland Hall, Ashbourn. 281. Second prize, Mr. Henry Sharp, Bradford. 
Commended.—Nos. 280, 282 . 
Class 35.—Silver, with or without Ruffs or Beards.—285. First prize, 
Mr. Parkins Jones, Fulham. 286. Second prize, Miss Cannan, Bradford. 
Class 30.'—Chicken of 1854.—289* First prize. Miss Cox, Brailsford. 
292 . Second prize, Mr. Parkins Jones, Fulham. 
Class 37 .— Bantams (Gold-laced, clean legged).— 295 , First prize, 
Mr. J. B. Wanklyn, jun., Bury. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 38.—Silver-laced, clean legged.— 299 . First prize, Mrs. Lockyer, 
Heather, Aslrby-de-la-Zouch. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 39.—Any other variety.—309a- First prize, Mr. George Curzon, 
Weston Lodge. 304, Second prize, Mr. Matthew Ridgway, Dewsbury, 
Yorkshire. 
Class 40 .—Any other distinct variety.— 312. First prize, Mr. 
T. S. Tunaley, Millfield, Tamworth. 313. Second prize, Mr. James 
Oldham, Long Eaton. Highly Commended.—Nos. 314, 315. 
Class 41.—Chicken of 1854.-—321. First prize, Rev. R. Burgess, Rad- 
cliffc-on-Trcnt. 323. Second prize, Rev, George Calvert, Bceby, 
i Leicester. 
Class 42 .—Turkeys.—C ock and two Hens.—331. First prize, Mr. E. 
W. Wilmot, Hulme Walfield, Congleton. 329. Second prize, Miss Cox, 
Brailsford. Highly Commended.—No. 330. 
Class 43.—Birds of 1854.—336. First prize, Mr. J. S. Spencer, Col- 
' lingwood, Burton-on-Trent. 334, Second prize, Mr. W. H. Mold, 
I Alderwasley. Highly Commended.—No. 333. 
Class 44.— Geese. —Gander and two Geese.—343. First prize, Rev. 
Thos. O’Grady, Hognaston. 339. Second prize, Mrs. Thos. Townley 
| Parker, Astlcy Hall, Chorley. Highly Commended.—Nos. 337, 341. 
(The whole class meritorious-) 
Class 45 .—Ducks (Aylesbury).—346. First prize, Mr. John R. Rod¬ 
bard, Langford. 347 . Second prize, Lady Evelyn Stanhope, Bretby. 
Highly Commended.—No. 350. 
Class 46.—Rouen.—354. First prize, Mr. T. W. Pearse, Bradford. 
352. Second prize, Mr. Henry Allison, jun., Chorley, Lancashire. 
Class 47 .—Any other variety.— 364 . First prize, Mr. John Harrison, 
Snelston Hall, Ashbourn. 360 . Second prize, Miss Steel Perkins, Sutton 
Coldfield. Highly Commended.—Nos. 356, 362. 
READING AGRICULTURAL AND POULTRY 
EXHIBITION. 
This show took place, on Wednesday and Thursday, the I 
20th and 80th of November, and was well supported. The 
Agricultural department was held in the Cattle Market, which ! 
had been made into one most spacious tent for the occasion, i 
The Poultry, on the other hand, filled a very large tent, that 1 
was luckily quite independent of the general division of the 
show. The weather was not unusually wet, hut the wind 
proved most boisterous and appalling, and acting with 
immense force upon the very expansive sheeting raised over 
the cattle, to protect them from sudden changes of the 
weather, stripped a large portion entirely, and so much 
shattered the remainder, that early on the morning of the 
second day of exhibition the cattle were speedily withdrawn, 
and the whole superstructure removed, lest serious injury 
should befall either the animals or attendants. This proved, 
very naturally, a most serious cause of loss to the committee, 
and shews how highly essential it is, that contractors, on such , 
occasions, should be more than usually careful to fully 
provide against any such contingency. The effect on the 
receipts was very considerable, and though no blame what¬ 
ever is attributable to the managers themselves, the diffi 
culties in which, for a time, they were (from this cause 
alone) placed, can scarcely be appreciated, except by an 
eye-witness. 
The poultry tent, however, stood every gust. The parties 
attendant on this department were unceasing in their efforts 
to prevent any casualty, however trifling; and from their 
well-timed precautions all remained perfectly secure. 
The Spanish were very superior; those of Mr. Botham 
being eminently successful, and well they deserved their 
honours; the chicken of this variety, were also of superior 
character. The Grey Dorkings were both numerous and 
of first-rate quality; this variety appears to be fast rising 
in the opinions of agriculturists, and we noticed many 
pens were speedily “ claimed,” though entered at very high 
prices. The first-prize chicken were most extraordinary 
birds, of incredible size, and perfect as to matching, in both 
ground, colour, and markings. The White Dorkings were 
also very good. The Cochins were, as a whole, not very 
superior, if the winning birds are excepted; and the green 
legs so frequent in the white ones told here sadly to their 
disadvantage. The Brahmas mustered strongly, and among 
them were many very excellent groups. In the Malays 
were a pen of most strikingly beautiful grey ones, exhibited 
by Messrs. Baker, of London; they were speedily dis 
posed of. The Game were a highly meritorious class. The 
Pencilled Hamburghs were also very good, and the first- 
prize pen of (golden) chicken were the most perfect birds 
tliat have recently appeared in public. 
In the Poland classes were some fowls which would add 
credit to any exhibition. The Bantams were, many of them, 
very superior; hut unfortunately several pens arrived “too 
late” for competition. The Geese were perfectly gigantic 
birds, and the improvement is really surprising that has 
taken place in the breeds now exhibited over those of the 
preceding years. 
In the extra class were shown a very good pen of Black 
Cochins, which obtained a “ high commendation.” The 
officials were most untiring in their desire to promote 
the welfare of the poultry, as also the general convenience 
of the visitors, and their efforts were thus the subject of 
much public commendation ; indeed, under the peculiar 
circumstances, no parties could have fulfilled their onerous I 
duties more effectually, or are more truly deserving of 
praise, excepting, however, the prompt return of the birds. 
They must be more attentive to this another year. We trust 
that the event, as to pecuniary return, will he belter than 
was anticipated, as the weather luckily remained tolerably 
fair, though unusually windy, to its conclusion. 
The judges wore J. Bailey, Esq., London, and E. j 
Hewitt, Esq., Birmingham. 
Class 1.— Spanish. —Exceeding one year.—2. 3. First and second 
prizes, Mr.'George Botham, Wexham Court, Slough. Highly Com¬ 
mended.—7. Mr. A. Williams, Heading. 
Class 2.— Spanish. — Chicken of 1854.—15. First prize, William 
Saunders, Esq., Egypt Cottage, Cowes, Isle of Wight. 3. Second prize, 
Mr. Daniel Parsley, Rock Cottage, Bristol. Very Highly Commended. 
—11. John G. Ramsden, Esq., Twickenham. 20. Charles Edwards, ; 
